Atiqul Islam to run DNCC mayoral by-polls with Boat symble

Sun Online Desk
17th January, 2018 12:01:08

Bangladesh Awami League (AL) on Tuesday nominated Atiqul Islam, a former president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), to contest the mayoral by-polls to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) slated for February 26 next.

The nomination was finalised at a meeting of the AL Local Government Election Nomination Board held at Ganabhaban, the official residence of the Prime Minister on Tuesday night.

Quader said considering all aspects, the nomination board has chosen Atiqul Islam for the DNCC mayoral by-polls. "He is a member of respected family and a man of clean image...his name was not included in Panama or Paradise scams," he said.

Later, Atiqul Islam thanked Prime Minister and AL Local Government Nomination Board Chairperson Sheikh Hasina and other members of the board for giving him nomination.

He also urged all to work for ensuring the victory of boat, the symbol of the ruling Awami League.

"Let's come to prove that the "boat" could advance the country and turn Bangladesh into a middle-income country by 2021 and a developed one by 2041 under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina," he said.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on January 9 last announced the schedule for the DNCC mayoral by-polls and fresh councilour polls for new wards.

According to the schedule, the last date for submitting nominations is January 18. Scrutiny of nominations will take place on January 21 and 22, and the last date for withdrawal is January 29.

Along with the by-election for the mayoral post, councillor elections for 36 new wards added to the DNCC and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) as well as 12 wards of reserved seats for women will be held on February 26 next.